The vibrant jewel tones of the sliced beetroot pop against the snow-white ricotta and pale golden toasted bread. Green arugula leaves artfully placed add an eye-catching contrast, whilst a drizzle of honey imparts a glistening finish.

Beetroot and Ricotta Bruschetta

Name: Beetroot and Ricotta Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: medium-sized beet, 2 baked, skin peeled, thinly sliced; fresh ricotta cheese, 1 cup; arugula, 1 handful; rustic Italian bread, 4 slices; honey, 2 tablespoons; lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 29, 2025

This brunch dish marries traditional Italian flavors with the deep earthiness of beets to create a visually stunning dish that's out of the ordinary. The spring-fresh flavors of arugula and ricotta cheese complement the heartiness of beet, making it a delightful celebration of the season.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-sized beet - 2 - baked, skin peeled, thinly sliced
Fresh ricotta cheese - 1 cup
Arugula - 1 handful
Rustic italian bread - 4 slices
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon - fresh
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍞⏲️

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Brush the slices of rustic Italian bread with olive oil and toast them until golden brown.
Step 2 - 🍋🧂🥣

In a mixing bowl, combine fresh ricotta cheese with lemon juice, add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix until the texture is smooth.
Step 3 - 🔪🍞🧀

Lay out the toasted bread and spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture onto each slice.
Step 4 - 🟣🥬☝️

Arrange thinly sliced beetroot over the ricotta in an overlapping pattern, then top with a few leaves of arugula.
Step 5 - 🍯🧂🍽️

Drizzle each bruschetta with honey, then season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 6 - 🍽️😋✨

Your Beet & Ricotta Bruschetta is ready to be served immediately for a fresh and delightful meal.

Additional

Engage young ones to help with assembling the bruschetta. To add interesting textures, consider roasted, chopped hazelnuts as a topping. This versatile recipe could be transformed into a dinner party starter by using smaller pieces of bruschetta, or turned vegan by replacing ricotta with a plant-based cheese.